Our readers on their experiences of commuting by train in Ireland

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Man punched 11-year-old boy on Dart after altercation between two women – The Irish Times

A man who hit an 11-year-old boy on a Dart has been given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. Bakuani Diasivi (26) punched the child during a journey between Sydney Parade and Lansdowne Road stations on July 2nd, 2024. The man’s partner had been arguing with the boy’s older sister and the two women became involved … Read more

No Valentine’s Day reservation? No problem. Five perfect dates in Dublin with no booking required – The Irish Times

Valentine’s Day heralds a flurry of panic purchases; heart-shaped chocolates, decadent bottles of bubbles, cuddly teddy bears and, of course, bouquets of roses. But a lot of the well-meaning heart-shaped tat ends up in landfill; and in terms of romance, it’s hard to beat a thoughtful day out and a nice dinner that requires no … Read more

Flood warnings Ireland: More homes and businesses at risk as flood threat peaks this morning

Series of Status Orange and Yellow warnings in placeCoast Guard has asked public to stay away from waterways and exposed coastal areasSome schools close today as flooding may affect transport Follow the Irish Independent’s liveblog: Key updates People rescued from cars as motorists advised not to drive through flooded roads Met Éireann brings weather warnings … Read more

Major transport delays in Dublin with bus and rail routes affected – The Journal

Major transport delays in Dublin with bus and rail routes affected  The Journal Fallen tree causes major disruption to Northern Commuter/Enterprise services  lmfm.ie M50 delays, multiple collisions and some rail lines closed due to storm – live updates  dublinlive.ie Major travel disruption in Dublin  fm104.ie Source link

Everything you need to know about Pints in the Field – The Irish Times

The 2 Johnnies will take to the stage in St Anne’s Park for the third instalment of their Pints in a Field show. Artists joining the pair of comedian podcasters on the night include the Vengaboys, Swedish singer and producer Basshunter, country singer Jimmy Buckley, trad-rave group Super Céilí, as well as the Timahoe Male … Read more

Ticket information, who will play, how to get there and more – The Irish Times

Get ready to go back in time to the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at this year’s Rewind Festival this June bank holiday weekend. The line-up includes Billy Ocean, the Boomtown Rats, Jerry Fish. We have everything you need to know about the Dublin festival. When and where is it? The Rewind Festival will take place … Read more

Ticket information, who will play, how to get there and more – The Irish Times

Get ready to go back in time to the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at this year’s Rewind Festival this June bank holiday weekend. The line-up includes Billy Ocean, the Boomtown Rats, Jerry Fish. We have everything you need to know about the Dublin festival. When and where is it? The Rewind Festival will take place … Read more

Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more – The Irish Times

The Lumineers, an American two-man folk band made up of Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, are set to return to St Anne’s Park on Saturday, two years since their last performance there. The Dublin concert is part of their Europe and UK tour leg for their latest and fifth album, Automatic, that launched earlier this … Read more